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Snow Queen

The short answer

Snow Queen requires 250–300 chill hours[1] and grows in USDA zones 8–10[2]. It is self-fertile[1].

Growing facts

Snow Queen growing facts
Chill requirement250–300 chill hours[1] (nursery figure)
HardinessUSDA zones 8–10[2] (nursery figure)
PollinationSelf-fertile[1]
Harvest windowJune[1]
Years to bearingNot published
Snow Queen nectarineSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

Notes

  • Low-chill (250-300 hr) white-fleshed freestone nectarine ripening late June.[1]
  • White flesh; self-fruitful.[1]

A year with your Snow Queen

When the work happens for a nectarine in USDA zone 9, anchored to typical frost dates.

Months for pruning, thinning, spray-timing windows, and harvest for Nectarine in zone 9
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See the full month-by-month nectarine calendar for zone 9 →

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Questions

How many chill hours does Snow Queen need?
Snow Queen needs 250–300 chill hours.
What hardiness zones suit Snow Queen?
Snow Queen grows in USDA zones 8–10.
Is Snow Queen self-pollinating?
Snow Queen is self-fertile, though a pollination partner can improve cropping.

Sources

  1. [1] Dave Wilson Nursery. Nectarines — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] Dave Wilson Nursery. Snow Queen — variety specifications — accessed October 2026